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JAPAN PULSE

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
May 13, 2015
Grow a new boyfriend with 'ikemen' seeds
Girls are encouraged to buy their favorite “Ripe Boyfriend Growing Set” and watch their dream man grow right before their eyes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Apr 1, 2015
Flushed with success: Innovative new toilet accessory to offer full body wash
Bidet-type commodes equipped with built-in washers and pre-warmed seats made news after Japan's media reported that they were enjoying heady demand.
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Mar 30, 2015
R2-D2 toy keeps fans company and food fresh
A new R2-D2 toy will beep and boop if you accidentally leave the refrigerator door open.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Mar 27, 2015
Ultraman monsters invade your travel show
Fuji TV One is letting the monsters from Ultraman loose in a new travel program called “Ultra Monster Walk.”
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Mar 20, 2015
Takashi Murakami + Frisk = super-artsy breath
Pop art in your pocket —u00a0it sharpens it you up.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 20, 2015
Is Burger King's 'Flame Grilled' fragrance a hoax in a bottle?
Burger King will launch its 'Flamed Grilled' fragrance that allows fast-food lovers to smell just like their beloved burgers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / Japan Pulse
Mar 17, 2015
Gokon matchmakers fan the passion with sporting dates
Is the couple that watches sports together the couple that going to stay together? Matchmakers place their bets.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Mar 16, 2015
Shochiku Kabuki x Uniqlo
Uniqlo's UT curators go deep into Japanese traditions for its latest collaboration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Mar 9, 2015
Will Line put the brakes on Uber with its taxi app?
Line is expanding its smartphone messaging platform by letting users book cabs in Tokyo via its app.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Mar 5, 2015
YouTube's #DearMe campaign looks back to look forward
YouTube's #DearMe campaign asked women in Japan to post video messages with advice to their younger selves.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Mar 4, 2015
Seeking pollen protection in Japan with sprays, apps and nose plugs
Here are a few examples of how people in Japan combat, or endure, the harsh allergy season.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Feb 25, 2015
Mister Donut went berry picking for its newest line of treats
From now until May, Mister Donut will have a special selection of five strawberry-flavored sweets for customers.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Jan 26, 2015
I wanna rock 'n' roll all night, and be kawaii, ev-er-y day
The Momoiro Clover Z + Kiss collaboration transcends generations, styles and sense.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 22, 2014
Rewinding some of Japan's top YouTubers
YouTube highlighted 14 of the Internet's best Japanese vloggers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Dec 11, 2014
J-blip: Doraemon hard boiled eggs soften your heart
Doraemon, everybody's favorite blue robot cat, could be coming to a salad near you in the not-too-distant future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Dec 4, 2014
#pulsepresents: gift idea grab bag
Gifts ideas for all stripes of Japanophiles.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Dec 2, 2014
J-blip: cat montage
Give your pets a bit more personality with this simple trick.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 14, 2014
Astro Boy gets green light in robot-branded Sagami
Astro Boy is rescuing pedestrians in Kanagawa Prefecture with a new traffic light that uses his image.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 31, 2014
J-blip: Pink Pepsi appeals to Nippon
Pepsi Pink Cola features a new bottle design and a strawberry milk flavor just in time for the “party season.”
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 17, 2014
J-blip: Kokoro Scanner knows what's in your heart of hearts
Are you telling the truth? The Kokoro Scanner has the last word on that.

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Wozme, founded by dancer and choreographer Wakaba Kohei, is composed of Kana Kitty, Ami Ishii, Akane Watanabe and Natsuki. Its aim is to inject elegance and beauty, traits traditionally associated with femininity, into the sometimes grotesque art form of butoh dance.
Wozme, an all-women dance troupe, wants to move the needle in butoh